After the vote

As I discussed earlier, I had some concerns regarding how the Athens-Clarke Commission was going to allocate the Rapid Re-Housing portion of the stimulus funding. And while the option approved on Tuesday night still isn't the ideal one by my book, I do think it has the needed flexibility to be an effective tool.

While the money is divided evenly among four non-profit organizations - Project Safe, AIDS Athens, Advantage Behavorial and Community Connection of Northeast Georgia - there is the ability for funds to be re-allocated throughout the three-year period funding is provided.

Quarterly reviews will be conducted of the participating non-profit organizations to assess the rate of expenditures, as well as the demand for services among the populations served. So, for instance, if AIDS Athens does not have a lengthy waiting list and isn't spending the money while, say, Community Connection does have numerous inquires about their program then the money could be shifted over to match that population's demand.

Granted, I do still think their are some flaws with this model, but the ability of the plan to be amended as it is being executed is a key component that gives it the potential to be successful.